Metropolitan Museum of Art
Is the Met's glorious history tarnished by commercialization?
4.4 (36)
38 mins
Explore the history of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, from its humble beginnings to its current status as a world-renowned institution. Discover how the Met's collection has grown over the years, with influential collectors shaping its direction and reputation.
Ep 1:
The Origin of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Ep 2:
Did the Met's Collection Double Under Montebello?
Discussions (12)
Cory
Level 4 · 7 mo agoYeah the Sackler maneuver was textbook tax arbitrage. Buying the Met’s own art at 1920s prices just to donate it back for a deduction is brilliant.
David
Level 3 · 8 mo agoSackler buying art just to donate it back for the tax deduction is the level of petty genius I aspire to. It is basically paying yourself to do laundry but making the IRS cover the detergent bill.
Cyprian
Level 5 · 8 mo agoSackler finding a tax exploit to buy at 1920s prices and donate at market value is wild. It is basically an infinite money glitch for reputation. You have to respect the hustle.
